I'm not familiar with the Wiz class, but what I can say is Tal's is an integral set for offensiveness. I've tried FB and didn't like the delayed play style (set things on fire, wait for it to burn), and Tal/Vyr's isn't fun during the downtime (Vyr's in itself with the limited abilities present in Archon is also boring).

Channeling Tal's seem to be a fun, if not strong build.

I usually only play DH in most Seasons. I'm a Monk this time around.

The key to playing UE6 effectively is to adopt a stutter-step playstyle. Hold shift and fire, then move a little, rinse repeat.

https://us.diablo3.com/en/profile/Kevmeiste...9/hero/87075681

My Non-Seasonal DH is speed rifting at GR85. If I push, I could probably do GR95, but I don't like dying so I play it safe. It's also geared offensively, so he could not take more than 3 hits at any one time or he'll die. Following my DH's gear, replace Lacuni for Wraps of Clarity to trade off the IAS for 50% DR (which is a lot at higher GRs).

This post has been edited by Kevmeister: Apr 3 2018, 04:53 PM

Replace your gems... Int type chars don't really benefit from AR seeing main stat already has this intrinsic trait. Go either Ruby or Emerald (STR/DEX gives armor, and it's what INT class should stack more). As for gem on helm, go either Topaz or Diamond, but leaning closer to the latter since Wiz has several cooldown-based skills.

Reroll your amulets/rings for a socket to use legendary gems. The damage will be better in the long-run.

Since you're going channeling, I really would suggest going Tal's. You'll effectively do more damage and gain more defensiveness. Just have to figure out how to maintain it at 4 stacks (e.g. swap Meteor for another skill with Lightning and/or Arcane, as Tal's set will just bombard targets with 4 meteors of different elements).

As a general rule of the thumb, you should always prioritize offensive stats on gear (e.g. CHC, CHD, CDR), while defensive stats on specific parts such as chest armor and helm (e.g. main stat, VIT, Armor).

I would seriously suggest to swap sets. FB is one of the weakest set out of the rest for Wizzies.


EDIT: Also, if I happen to be online, do add my b.net tag and I'll run you through several T13 rifts to gear up further. I'm mostly on for short periods a time since I've already completed this Season's requirements.

This post has been edited by Kevmeister: Apr 9 2018, 01:58 PM

Topaz, for now is okay, as it provides not only AR, it increases your damage. But as you get higher in Paragon Level and start augmenting your Ancient gear, swap it out for Ruby/Emerald for extra armor.

Take your time with the legendary gems, but yes, they'll be a whole lot more useful eventually.

AR, like I've mentioned, is an intrinsic trait for INT-type classes. Just by boosting INT, you already get AR. Instead, they should always focus on getting Armor for defensiveness instead.

With Tal's, you just need to rotate between 2 skills. At first, you'd have to cast 4 different elements to get your 6-piece bonus stack up, then alternate between 2 different elemental skills for the bonus to stay at 4.

The 6-piece bonus for FB is basically an amplified version of your current FB burning/damage bonus effect. Whenever you manage to apply the burning effect on an elite, you get 200% bonus to all damage. In short, burst damage happens when there's an Elite nearby that is burning.

Ancient items are basically legendary items that have 30% more stats rolled on them, and drop on any difficulty. All legendary drops have 10% chance of it rolling as an Ancient. The only reason anyone farms at any Torment difficulties is because set items only drop at Torment (except for Blackthornes, the most useless set drop anywhere).

Primals are basically Ancients that always roll at its maximum range e.g. legendary source rolls 626 - 750 int, ancient legendary source rolls 813 - 1000 int, primal source will always be 1000 int.

Primals get unlocked when a character of that game mode has completed GR 70 solo (by game mode; normal, Seasonal normal, hardcore, Seasonal hardcore). It will unlock for any characters of that mode, but the chance of getting a Primal is low.

This post has been edited by Kevmeister: Apr 9 2018, 03:06 PM

You can learn more about augments from the last page of the Kanai's Cube power/functions in-game. Basically, it adds more stats (choice between the 3 main stats and vitality) to your gear.

If you really want to deal some serious damage, I'd suggest Tal's as mentioned before. You've already pretty much covered most of your other parts that support Meteor, just need to get that set and the remaining supporting pieces and you can just move from place to place as you melt stuff with them meatballs from the sky.

Wizard isn't my first class and thus I can't give you a more in-depth suggestion, but DMO is definitely not a GR pushing set, though it is a fun set to play with.

I solo most of the time so I can't recommend a clan myself. Pretty sure there's already a LYN clan (check the sticky threads).

If you're connecting to the AUS/NZ server, there's been a known issue on their side. As our ISP (assuming you're using UniFi or Streamyx) routes through a ISP in the AUS region known as Telsra, there seems to be connectivity issue that impacts not only us, but those who are in AUS that subscribes to that ISP.

Details:
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/d3/topic/20762207756
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/d3/topic/20762317662

Not sure if they fixed the issue on their side (Telsra), but I've not been having any dc or latency issues since then.

Also, playing on the AUS/NZ server gives me an average ping of 180.

The last stretch of this Season is now on.

If anyone still need help with their Seasonal Journey, drop me a pm or add my battle.tag:
Volatility#11129

I don't push GRs, and I only play Season till I complete Guardian. I only help those who are still trying to complete their Seasonal Journey.

If your character is a Seasonal character, you can jump straight into Adventure Mode.

Sorry that I wasn't much of a help. Hopefully your connection is better now.

By any chance have you tried connecting to the Oceanic server? I've always been playing on that one and maintain a ping between 160 - 200ms on a good day.

Also worth noting I'm not using any VPN for that ping. All I did was just make it redirect to the Oceanic server.

Can't help with Wiz as I don't have as much insights as experts. If you ever start a DH, I can help with that.

Playstyle differ from sets to sets. And within Tal's domain, there's a few combination. It's very experimental. See what needs to improve (damage, or survivability), then tweak from there. Check out your list of Kanai's Cube powers that you have already extracted or not that can bolster your damage or survivability. Most powers stack multiplicatively with other sources of damage and/or defensiveness.

Almost done with Seasonal, am able to help powerlevel those starting Season.

And I'm done with Guardian